Cold Treats
An ice-cream sandwich consists of ice cream between two slices of this.
What are cookies or thin brownies?
You can make them at home by slicing brownies thinly or using flat cookies. Use mint ice cream for a special summer treat.
Capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador
What is St. John’s?
It’s the oldest and easternmost city in North America and was first visited by explorer John Cabot.
When your children crossed their eyes, you might have told them not to do that because this would happen.
What is their eyes would get stuck?
If you have told your children this, you weren’t alone. It’s one of the top myths about eyes, and luckily it is just that—a myth.
This is a covering that goes underneath one’s place mats at dinner.
What is a tablecloth?
Cotton and linen tablecloths have natural fibers that absorb messes more quickly, while synthetics are more stain- and wrinkle-resistant.
July is a great month to make some of this the old-fashioned way, with a hand crank machine and rock salt.
What is ice cream?
You could opt for an easier, modern method, but what fun it would be to share making ice cream with the grandkids the way it used to be made.
This fizzy dessert is made by pouring soda over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creating a creamy, bubbly concoction often enjoyed on hot summer days.
What is a root beer float?
The root beer float was invented by accident!
In 1893, Frank J. Wisner, a soda shop owner in Colorado, was inspired by the snowy peaks of the nearby Cow Mountain, which looked like ice cream floating in soda. He added vanilla ice cream to root beer, called it the "Black Cow," and the root beer float was born!
Missouri’s major city on the Mississippi River
What is St. Louis?
Take a trip to the Gateway Arch for a great view of the river. The river also flows through St. Charles, Missouri.
This gender has the most color blindness.
What is male?
The 300 million color-blind people around the world are missing certain color-detecting cones in their eyes.
These small, implanted devices in the chest regulate the heartbeat.
What are pacemakers?
The devices monitor the heart constantly and give it a nudge when it needs regulation. Did you know your sinus node controls your heartbeat? It normally acts as the body’s own pacemaker.
If you can’t eat all the summer produce you’re growing, this is the time to preserve them in sterilized jars, a process otherwise known as this.
What is canning?
There are two methods for canning, depending on whether the item has low or high acidity
This fermented dairy product is a great alternative to ice cream.
What is frozen yogurt?
Pop a single-serving container in the freezer and let it thaw for a few minutes before eating.
U.S. city across the border from Tijuana, Mexico
What is San Diego?
San Diego is home to the world’s oldest active sailing ship — the Star of India.
Built in 1863, this iron-hulled beauty is docked at the Maritime Museum of San Diego and still sets sail at least once a year!
It’s the most prevalent eye color.
What is brown?
More than 70 percent of the world’s people have brown eyes. Melanin determines not only skin color but also eye color. The higher the melanin, the more likely the eyes are to be brown. Green eyes, which only around two percent of the population have, are the least common of typical eye color.
These luscious nuts are native to Australia but now are grown in places like Hawaii, Brazil, and Costa Rica.
What are macadamias?
It grows on trees but falls to the ground when ripe.
This is the term for a stay-at-home vacation.
What is staycation?
This is a great time to do something many people don’t do: visit sites in their own city and surrounding areas.
Made from shaved ice and brightly colored syrup, this treat is a carnival and fairground favorite.
What is a snow cone?
In the 1930s, snow cones became wildly popular in the U.S. because they were a cheap treat—just ice and flavored syrup. Street vendors sold them for just a penny, making them an affordable little luxury during tough economic times.
Largest city in Brazil
What is São Paulo?
It’s a city and a state but not a city-state. The city is the industrial capital of the country.
Corneas can be transplanted from this marine animal onto human eyes.
What is a shark?
Though not a common practice, shark corneas have been used experimentally for transplants due to their similarities with human corneas.
You are considered this until the moment admission forms are signed at the hospital.
What is outpatient?
Care of this kind is sometimes called ambulatory or day patient care.
The early bird gets the worm at these outdoor “grocery stores.”
What are farmers markets?
Farmers markets open and close early. You’ll find much fresher produce than you will at the grocery store along with homemade delectables. Which is your favourite farmers market?
In America, we drink iced coffee. In Greece, this is the standard cold coffee drink.
What is frappé?
It’s made with instant coffee, water, and sugar, and can be topped with milk or cream.
Formerly known as Leningrad
What is St. Petersburg, Russia?
Before it was Leningrad, it was St. Petersburg, so it was changed back to its original name. Before Moscow became the capital of Russia, St. Petersburg held the distinction.
This land animal has the largest eyes.
What is ostrich?
Its eyes are approximately two inches in size, double that of human eyes. The giant squid has the largest eyes of a sea animal, about the size of a dinner plate.
This term is a colloquial nickname for a musical instrument characterized by bellows and buttons.
What is a “squeezebox”?
Both the accordion and the concertina are commonly referred to by this term.
Celebrated on the third Wednesday in July, this delicious holiday pays tribute to a classic ballpark snack often topped with mustard, relish, or onions.
What is National Hot Dog Day?
In 2025, it is celebrated on July 16.